About Me

Born and raised in Victoria, British Columbia, I first became interested in ceramic art as a high school student in the late 1970s.  It was not until 1993 when I was studying art education at the University of Victoria that I realized I wanted pottery to become more than a hobby.  Inspired and mentored by one of Canada's great ceramic artists, Walter Dexter, I soon found myself dreaming of my own studio.  After graduation, I spent three years living in the ancient ceramic town of Seto, Japan where I learned traditional wheel and slab-making techniques while teaching English in local schools.  Upon returning home, I maxed out my credit cards to make my dream a reality,  building my own studio space and establishing Pottery by Harrison in 2002.  In addition to being a part-time potter, I am a full-time art and Japanese teacher at Oak Bay High School.  I married my wife Kristin in 2010 and two years later we welcomed our son Evan into the world.

Pottery by Harrison  |  Home and Studio of Harrison Worsley  |  5074 Clutesi Street  |  Victoria, British Columbia  |  250 592 0939  |  harrisonw@shaw.ca